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Pin 44099 United States Kailua
English (English) Hawai‘i (Hawaiian)
The domain is in relation to the general public more specifically those at the shopping center. The Hawaiian in this case adds authenticity to the community. In particular of this area it was booming with a lot of tourists so in a way to the tourists it gives off a Hawaii vibe. The intended audience is the public. It is printed on a sheet of metal. The implied message is to not do the following actions. Kokua meaning help so the phrases mean “please help” and for Mahalo “goodbye”. - CQ Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 44100 United States Kailua
English (English) Hawai‘i (Hawaiian)
The domain is towards the consumers of Jamba Juice and the general public. The Hawaiian in this case is all names of places on the island of Oahu. The intended audience I feel is more towards tourists because all these places are places tourists were usually go or its a hotspot for tourists. It could be printed on wallpaper. The implied message is to advise tourists and maybe locals to go there for their next trip because of the nice scenery. - CQ Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 44101 United States Kailua
English (English) Hawai'i Creole (Hawaiian Creole English)
The domain is for the public specifically towards those who liter at Kailua Beach Park. The pidgin in this case acts as message more of locals to tourists but also other locals too. It shows how locals care about Hawaii’s environment and want to take care of it. Instead of a sign just tell people to throw away their trash in the bins this has more attitude and tone so it created impact. The intended audience is for both tourists and locals at Kailua Beach Park. It is printed on a metal sheet. The implied as mentioned earlier was to not throw trash out on the beach. The literal translation is “Hey! Don’t throw trash here. If you want to throw something, throw cash! You hear!" - CQ Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 47173 United States Kailua
English (English) Hawai'i Creole (Hawaiian Creole English)
HC medium: Christmas greeting card print: Printed on index cardboard message: "Da kine stuff I like for Christmas"- "The things I would like for Christmas." in Pidgin translation implied audience: Friends, Family how it relates to language rights: The use of Pidgin and furthermore description of wants for christmas translated to pidgin calls to attention, a positive list of things that can spread the christmas cheer. Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 47175 United States Kailua
English (English) Hawai‘i (Hawaiian) Hawai'i Creole (Hawaiian Creole English)
HC medium: Pidgin Language Visual Dictionary print: Paperback book message: "Pidgin to da max"- "Definitive Pidgin" translated to HWC implied audience: Locals, Tourists how it relates to language rights: "Pidgin to da Max" is the definitive guide to learning pidgin terms and vocabulary in Hawaii, as of 1983. Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 47178 United States Kailua
English (English) Hawai‘i (Hawaiian)
HC medium: Packaging for Lotion print: Carboard box message: "Pikake" is the Hawaiian name for Jasimum Sambac, a flower originating from southeast asia implied audience: Lotion users how it relates to language rights: Moea is a local brand that carries skincare products originating from Hawaii, opening the doors to more potential buyers being open to Hawaiian-themed cosmetics. Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 47183 United States Kailua
Hawai‘i (Hawaiian)
HC medium: Athletic surf shirt print: Bright orange neoprene rashguard message: "Aloha" is the universal term associated with Hawaii. Means, "Hello" "Goodbye" "Love" "I love you", etc. implied audience: surfers, women athletes how it relates to language rights: "Aloha" is a ubiquitous term seen everywhere in Hawaii, signifying the cultural phenomenon on the concept of Aloha in Hawaii. Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 47184 United States Kailua
English (English) Hawai‘i (Hawaiian)
HC medium: Party sign print: Vinyl printed Sign message: "Lokahi" meaning, "Unity" in Hawaiian. implied audience: Families, Friends how it relates to language rights: "Lokahi" brings a sense of unity within the Kailua Community. Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 46186 United States Kailua
English (English) Hawai'i Creole (Hawaiian Creole English)
N.L This photo contains the pidgin word ono next to the picture in the middle. This photo was taken from yelp. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-hibachi-kailua?select=p0gu8OskEZBJA-oFXPn2FQ
Pin 41356 United States Kailua
Hawai'i Creole (Hawaiian Creole English)
One of the food names on the Big City Diner menu Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 41357 United States Kailua
English (English) Hawai‘i (Hawaiian) Hawai'i Creole (Hawaiian Creole English)
Location: FOODLAND. Sign ‘shaka’ - welcoming gesture, the poster is advertising the store’s products using Hawaii Creole English as the header: ‘Shakas Up' Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 41358 United States Kailua
English (English) Hawai'i Creole (Hawaiian Creole English)
Location: FOODLAND Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 41359 United States Kailua
English (English) Hawai‘i (Hawaiian) Hawai'i Creole (Hawaiian Creole English)
Deck of cards cover at TIMES supermarket Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 41360 United States Kailua
English (English) Hawai'i Creole (Hawaiian Creole English)
Children’s Book - Kimo’s Summer Vacation Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 41361 United States Kailua
English (English) Hawai‘i (Hawaiian) Hawai'i Creole (Hawaiian Creole English)
Deck of cards cover at TIMES supermarket Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 41362 United States Kailua
Hawai'i Creole (Hawaiian Creole English)
‘Shoots’ in Pidgin means ‘ok’ in English Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 41363 United States Kailua
English (English) Hawai‘i (Hawaiian)
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 47290 United States Kailua
Hawai‘i (Hawaiian)
KA - Here the Hawaiian is kū kia'i mauna, which means to stand strong as guard of the mountain. in this case referring to Mauna Kea Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 46039 United States Kailua
English (English) Hawai‘i (Hawaiian)
SU: Check Up #2 - What languages are used on the sign?: The languages that are used on the sign are Hawaiian & English. - How are the languages presented?: The Hawaiian word “Ohana” is presented in big, blue letters. The English words are presented in big and small, blue and red letters. The words “Ohana Bar-B-Q” are in big letter because that’s the name of the restaurant and the rest of the words are in a smaller font because it tells you what kind of restaurant this is and the phone number to call for a take out order. - Who is the audience?: The audience is the general public and could be for both locals and non-locals. - What is the domain?: The domain is a workplace and an eating place. - What is the sign telling people?: The sign is telling people that it is a Korean restaurant and since it says “Ohana Bar-B-Q”, “Ohana” means family so it might be a family owned Korean Bar-B-Q restaurant. - Why is Hawaiian being used here?: Hawaiian is being used here because it could easily catch the attention of the non-locals and locals alike. Multilingual Hawaiʻi
Pin 80096 United States Kailua
English (English) 日本語 (Japanese)
Directions to chocolate factory (given in English and Japanese) off the main road